Photos: Slain Ukrainian protesters mourned at mass gathering

Vancouver Sun02.21.2014

The body of a dead anti-government demonstrator killed in yesterdays clashes with police is carried through the streets next to Independence square, on February 21, 2014 in Kiev, Ukraine. Ukraine’s president Viktor Yanukovych is thought to have reached a deal with the opposition to end the crisis, after all-night talks in Ukraine mediated by EU foreign ministers.Jeff J Mitchell
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Men view a casket containing the body of an anti-government protester killed in clashes with police from Independence Square on February 21, 2014 in Kiev, Ukraine. After a week that saw new levels of violence, with dozens killed, opposition and government representatives reached an agreement intended to resolve the crisis.Brendan Hoffman
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Anti-government protesters carry a coffin with the body of a demonstrator killed during clashes with government forces on February 21, 2014 in Kiev.BULENT KILIC
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A woman reacts at a make shift shrine to the anti-government demonstrators killed in yesterdays clashes with police in Independence square on February 21, 2014 in Kiev, Ukraine. Ukraine’s president Viktor Yanukovych is thought to have reached a deal with the opposition to end the crisis, after all-night talks in Ukraine mediated by EU foreign ministers.Jeff J Mitchell
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Anti-government protesters gather in Independence Square on February 21, 2014 in Kiev, Ukraine. Ukraine’s president Viktor Yanukovych is thought to have reached a deal with the opposition to end the crisis, after all-night talks in Ukraine mediated by EU foreign ministers.Brendan Hoffman
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People set candles as they mourn in the centre of Kiev on February 21, 2014, where a protester was killed during clashes with the police a day before. Ukraine’s leader and opposition on February 21 signed a deal to end the splintered country’s worst crisis since independence after three days of carnage left nearly 100 protesters dead.AFP
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A woman places a flower on February 21, 2014 near the site in central Kiev where an anti-government protester was killed during clashes with police on the evening of February 20. Ukraine’s parliament on February 21 voted to return the ex-Soviet country to its 2004 constitution, which limits the president’s powers and gives lawmakers the right to appoint key ministers. The constitutional change was supported by 386 deputies in the 450-seat Verkhovna Rada shortly after President Viktor Yanukovych and top opposition leaders signed a deal to end the country’s three-month political crisis.AFP
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Men react beside flowers left for anti-government demonstrators killed in yesterday’s clashes with police in Independence square on February 21, 2014 in Kiev, Ukraine.Jeff J Mitchell
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People gather in Independence square as coffins of anti-government demonstrator killed in yesterdays clashes with police arrive in the square on February 21, 2014 in Kiev, Ukraine. Ukraine’s president Viktor Yanukovych is thought to have reached a deal with the opposition to end the crisis, after all-night talks in Ukraine mediated by EU foreign ministers.Jeff J Mitchell
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The body of Ustim Holodnyuk, 19, who was killed in fighting between anti-government protesters and police, is carried from Independence Square on February 21, 2014 in Kiev, Ukraine.Brendan Hoffman
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Women stand along the path of a funeral procession for two anti-government protesters killed in fighting with police on February 21, 2014 in Kiev, Ukraine. After a week that saw new levels of violence, with dozens killed, opposition and government representatives reached an agreement intended to resolve the crisis.Brendan Hoffman
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People carry the coffin of an anti-government protester who was killed during clashes on the eve with riot police in central Kiev on February 21, 2014. Ukraine’s leader and opposition on Friday signed a deal to end the splintered country’s worst crisis since independence after three days of carnage left nearly 100 protesters dead.LOUISA GOULIAMAKI
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The body of Ustim Holodnyuk, 19, who was killed in fighting between anti-government protesters and police, is carried from Independence Square on February 21, 2014 in Kiev, Ukraine. After a week that saw new levels of violence, with dozens killed, opposition and government representatives reached an agreement intended to resolve the crisis.Brendan Hoffman
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People gather in Independence square as coffins of anti-government demonstrator killed in yesterdays clashes with police arrive in the square on February 21, 2014 in Kiev, Ukraine. Ukraine’s president Viktor Yanukovych is thought to have reached a deal with the opposition to end the crisis, after all-night talks in Ukraine mediated by EU foreign ministers.Jeff J Mitchell
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A man holds up a picture in central Kiev on February 21, 2014 of an anti-government protester who was killed during clashes with riot police on the evening of February 20.LOUISA GOULIAMAKI
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Demonstrators follow behind a hearse as it passes through Independence Square along with coffins of people killed in yesterdays clashes with police on February 21, 2014 in Kiev, Ukraine. Ukraine’s president Viktor Yanukovych is thought to have reached a deal with the opposition to end the crisis, after all-night talks in Ukraine mediated by EU foreign ministers.Jeff J Mitchell
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People gather as the sun sets over Independence Square, on February 21, 2014 in Kiev, Ukraine.Jeff J Mitchell
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People cook for protesters on Independence square on February 21, 2014 in Kiev. Ukrainian President Viktor Yanukovych and three main opposition leaders signed a deal Friday to end a three-month crisis over the ex-Soviet country’s political future that has led to nearly 100 deaths.BULENT KILIC
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A man decorates his helmet with an animal fur as they continue to occupy Independence square, on February 21, 2014 in Kiev, Ukraine. Ukraine’s president Viktor Yanukovych is thought to have reached a deal with the opposition to end the crisis, after all-night talks in Ukraine mediated by EU foreign ministers.Jeff J Mitchell
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A female anti- government demonstrator wears flowers in her helmet in Independence square, on February 21, 2014 in Kiev, Ukraine. Ukraine’s president Viktor Yanukovych is thought to have reached a deal with the opposition to end the crisis, after all-night talks in Ukraine mediated by EU foreign ministers.Jeff J Mitchell
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Ukrainian lawmakers clash during a Parliament session in Kiev on February 21, 2014. Ukraine’s embattled President Viktor Yanukovych said Friday he was calling an early presidential poll as the country inched towards resolving its bloodiest crisis since independence. He also said he was starting the process of changing the constitution and forming a government of national unity.AFP
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Ukrainian lawmakers clash during a Parliament session in Kiev on February 21, 2014. Ukraine’s embattled President Viktor Yanukovych said Friday he was calling an early presidential poll as the country inched towards resolving its bloodiest crisis since independence. He also said he was starting the process of changing the constitution and forming a government of national unity.AFP
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A general view of the Independence Square with smoke billowing in the foreground on February 21, 2014. Ukraine’s deputy army chief has resigned in protest over government attempts to involve the army to put down unrest rocking the country, after Kiev erupted in unprecedented deadly violence.GENYA SAVILOV
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People pay respect to anti-government protesters who were killed a day before during clashes with riot police on February 21, 2014 during a memorial service in central Kiev. Ukraine’s leader and opposition on Friday signed a deal to end the splintered country’s worst crisis since independence after three days of carnage left nearly 100 protesters dead. President Viktor Yanukovych’s dramatic decision to hold early elections and form a new unity government was met with caution by the tens of thousands gathered on central Kiev’s main square for a protest that began exactly three months earlier.LOUISA GOULIAMAKI
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Anti-government protesters man the front line barricades following yesterdays clashes with police in Independence square, on February 21, 2014 in Kiev, Ukraine. Ukraine’s president Viktor Yanukovych is thought to have reached a deal with the opposition to end the crisis, after all-night talks in Ukraine mediated by EU foreign ministers.Jeff J Mitchell
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Anti-government protesters attend a rally in Independence square on February 21, 2014 in Kiev. Ukrainian President Viktor Yanukovych and three main opposition leaders signed a deal Friday to end a three-month crisis over the ex-Soviet country’s political future that has led to nearly 100 deaths.BULENT KILIC
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Anti-government protesters walk together with Ukrainian policemen who joined their side in central Kiev on February 21, 2014.LOUISA GOULIAMAKI
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Anti-government protesters man the front line barricades following yesterdays clashes with police in Independence square, on February 21, 2014 in Kiev, Ukraine. Ukraine’s president Viktor Yanukovych is thought to have reached a deal with the opposition to end the crisis, after all-night talks in Ukraine mediated by EU foreign ministers.Jeff J Mitchell
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Three days of carnage in Kiev has left nearly 100 protesters dead. President Viktor Yanukovych’s decision to hold early elections and form a new unity government was met with caution by the tens of thousands gathered on central Kiev’s main square for a protest that began exactly three months earlier.

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